Frequently asked questions by seniors

Q.  I can still cook and clean. Why should I move into Springdale Retirement Centre?

A.  Springdale Retirement Centre provides the care needed for seniors to live safer,

happier & healthier lives. It also gives them the opportunity to enjoy their retirement,

rather than spending it on cooking and cleaning (residents can also help with chores

if they wish to do so). Socializing with other seniors and daily activities will keep you

busy and enjoy life!

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Q.  What do I have to do if I wish to move into this home?

A.  A medical, chest x-ray, and then an approval by the regional health authority is

required before any person may move into a personal care home.

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Q.  Will I lose my independence?

A.  No. In fact we encourage independence. You can be as dependent or independent

as you wish. Springdale Retirement Centre offers stress free living.

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Q.  What happens to my money if I decide to go into Springdale Retirement Centre?

A.  Your money remains your money and you just pay the monthly rate for the room

which you have chosen. If you cannot afford the monthly rate, then a financial 

assessment is to be completed to see if you would qualify for a subsidy.

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Q.  What is a subsidy? And who qualifies?

A.  A subsidy is an amount that the government pays to top up the amount that the senior

cannot afford to pay the home for a room. The current subsidized rate is $1500.00 and

the monthly allowance rate is currently $125.00. If a person has less than $5000.00 in

the bank, and has a monthly income of less than $1625.00, then this person would

qualify for a subsidy. When a person is subsidized the government and the home owner

still has no right to access and bank accounts belonging to this person. All a subsidy

means is that when you move into a Personal care Home you pay your monthly income

of Canada pension, old age security and/or any other monthly incomes and the home

owner gives you back $125.00 per month for a spending allowance. If your savings is

less than $3000.00 you will also recieve a drug card which will pay for most drugs and

your dispensing fees and will also cover out of town transportation to medical

appointments and ambulance fees. It will also cover some medical supplies. If you decide

that you would like to have more deluxe accommodations than what the subsidy offers,

you can pay the extra to have a much larger room or a suite if you like.

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Q.  Do I have to sell my home or vehicle if I need a subsidy?

A.  No you do not. All of this information will be collected in your financial assessment.

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Q.  What happens if I get sick and I need more care than what they offer?

A.  If you get sick or need more care than what we normally provide, a reassessment is done

and you are give the choice of which nursing home you would like to be transferred to.

While waiting for the nursing home of your choice, you can remain living in Springdale

Retirement Centre and we will provide the extra care needed until placement.

                                                                       

Why choose Springdale Retirement Centre?

- Family owned and operated.

- Personalized hands on approach to services.

- Over 45 years experience in senior citizens care.

- Broad range of supportive, personal care and services.

- 24 hour staffing and supervision.

- Delicious home cooked meals.

- Daily Activities.

- Affordable Rates.

Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comment that you may have.

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